Shoe and slipper.



J. P. MONTLLOR.

SHOE AND SLPPER.

APPLloATIoN FILED JUNE 5,1911.

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J. P. MONTLLOR.

lSHOE AND SLIPPER. APPLIOATION FILED JUNI: 6, 1911.

1,051,615. Patented 11111.28, 1913.

' mann/Er J. P. MONTLLOR.

SHOE AND SLIPPBR.

APPLIUATION FILED JUNE 5, 1911.

Patented Jan. 28, 1913.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 3.

ATTO EY JACINTO P. MONTLIOR, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

SHOE AND SLIPPER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application led J une 5, 1911.

Patented Jan. 28, 1913.

serial No. 631,348.

To al whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, J AoIN'ro P..MoN'rLLoR,

a'subject of the King of Spain, and a resi-.

dent of New York city, in the county of New York and State'of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Shoes and Slippers, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to shoesor slippers, and more particularly to light, soft shoes suitable for athletic purposes, boat wear, bathing, and for other purposes where a shoe of this character is desirable.

Among the objects of the invention are to make such a shoe of simple, inexpensive, and attractive construction, to thoroughly protcct the sole of the foot from bruising or abrasion to guard against slipping, and to render the shoe properly flexible for quick movement.

The invention consists in the construction herein illustratively shown and described and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings illustrating certain preferred embodiments of the invention: Figure 1' is a side view of the shoe; Fig. 2 is a bottom plan View of the sole; Fig. 3 is a cross-section through the sole, lining and part of the upper, showing one of the stitches which hold the sole in shape loosened; Fig. 4 is a transverse section taken at another point; Fig. 5 is a detail showing a piece of the braided rope from which the'sole is formed; Fig. 6 is a perspective View showing the arched pins in the relation which they may occupy when in position in the sole; Fig. 7 is a planview of a heel; Fig. 8 is a fragmentary side elevation of a shoe provided with such a heel; Fig. 9 is a side view of another form of shoe embodying the invention, with certain features not disclosed in the preceding forms;

- Fig. 10 is a cross-section through this shoe;

and Fig. 11'is a perspective view of another form of shoe.

The sole 10 is formed of braided or woven hemp cord which is coiled into the proper shape, in which it is retained by transverse stitches 11 and longitudinal stitches 11", preferably also of hemp cord, which pass horizontally back and forth through the' sole', through the middle of the several courses of the cord forming the sole.

The up er 14 may be of canvas or other 4:suitable llght construction. It may be low as shown, or high. It and a lining 15, which overlies the sole and may be of canvas or other suitable material, are secured to the sole by the same marginal stitches 16. These stitches areformed close together, so as to produce, in effect, a continuous binding concealing the upper part of the sole and the junction between the sole and the upper. There may he any suitable number of rows of these stitches. At the toe and heel there are preferably a considerable number of rows so as to afford a suitable reinforcement and finished appearance at these regions.

I preferably insert transversely arched supports into the sole in advance of the heel, to a ord a cert-ain arch to the sole. In the particular construction illustrated these supports are in the form of U-shaped'pins 17,

formed of stiftl material and provided with notches or barbs 18 to prevent them coming out. These pins are inserted from opposite sides of the sole, and may overlap each other as shown.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 7 and 8, I provide the shoe with a heel 19 separately formed from braided cord coiled into the proper shape and secured by transverse stitches 20, similar to the stitches 11. The heel is preferably so formed that entrances and exits of the stitches 20 are directly under the entrances and exits of the stitches 11. The heel is secured to the sole by means of stitches 21, which pass through the heel, up along the sides of the heel and sole, through the sole, down along the sides of the sole and heel, and through the heel again. The junction between the heel and the sole is concealed by finerv marginal4 stitches 22 set close together to constitute a species of band or binding. These stitches contribute materiall to the securing of the heel, also.

A s oe of the character just described is excellent for all athletic purposes. The sole is non-sli ping, and when closely formed is not readlly penetrated by water. At the same time it affords a certain degree of ventilation, and does not draw the feet like rubber soles. The lining protects the foot from any roughness in the rope; and

the marginal stitching unites the three parts of the shoe together, that is, the sole, lining and upper, and affords a desirable finish for the shoe.

In` Figs. 9 and 10 I have shown a shoe similar to that of Fig. 8, but possessing certain additional features of importance. In this construction I have provided the sole with a facing extending around its edges. This facing practically consists of a strip or strips of leather or the like. In the particularconstruction illustrated it consists of a section 30' extending around the sides of the forward and major'portion of the sole and a strip 31 extending around the .sides and the rear portion of the sole and the heel. Ihe two strips may be overlapped or joined in any suitable manner, at the regionof the arch, as indicated at 32. Obviously, the facing strip may be formed in one piece. 'Ihe strip is preferably secured to themargins of the sole and heel by means of the horizontal stitches 11, 11a and 20 which hold the sole and heel in shape. The heel stitches 21 also preferably pass through and over the heel portion of the strip, so as to contribute to the retention thereof. Such a facing or binding strip has numerous advantages in connection with the particular form of sole which I employ. It not only materially adds to the appearance of the shoe, giving the effect of a leather sole, but also greatly strengthens the construction. In conjunction with the stitches which pass through it and through the sole and heel it binds and holds the coiled courses of the cord in a compact manner and insures against spreading of the sole and heel. In connection with this form of shoe I have shown 'straps 25 and 26 Secured to-the sides of the shoe at the arch and adapted to pass over the instep, being p-rovided with a buckle 33 for adjustably connecting their ends. The buckle is preferably located at one side of the shoe, so as to avoid undue pressure upon the instep. To this end the strap 26 may be longer than the strap 25. The straps are shown as provided with enlarged end portions 27 which aresecured to the sides of the upper by means of stitches 28. Thestraps may pass through guide-loops 29 on the upper to prevent them from slipping downward on the instep. These straps aiord means, either in conjunction with the pins 17 or independently of the use of such pins, for drawing up the sole of the shoe beneath the arch of the foot.

Fig. 11 shows la modied form of the last illustrated shoe. Here the straps -25a and 26, corresponding to-the straps 25 and 26 of-Figs. 9 .and 10, are continued in the form of lacings 25h and 26h, which coperate with customary hooks 40 on the upper part of the shoe. The lower part of the shoe may be laced by a separate lacing 4:1. Obviously, the lacings 25b and 26b may be' each in one piece with its strap, or the lacings may be formed separately and secured to the ends of the straps. rIhe lacings may be made lon enough to tie around the ankle, so as to` a ford, with the straps, an' ecient brace to the foot.

rI`he straps 25and 26 or 25EL and 26a may be of the same material as the upper 14 or of other material, as desired.

What I claim is:

1. In a shoe, the combination of a sole formed of cord coiled into sole shape, stitches passing transversely and longitudinally through the sole and holding the same l in shape, an upper, a lining overlying the sole, and marginal stitching securing the sole, lining and upper together and con-` stituting a continuous band or binding concealingy the upper part of the sole and the junction between the upper and sole.

2. A shoe having a sole formed of cord coiled and vsecured in the proper shape, a separate heel formed of cord coiled in the propershape and held by horizontal stitching passing through the heel, and means securing the heel to the sole.

3. A shoe having a sole formed of cord coiled andsecured in the propershape, a separate heel formed of cord coiled into the proper shape and held by horizontal stitching passing through the heel, stitching securing the heel to the sole and means concealing the junction betwieen the sole and- 6. A shoe having straps secured to thel sides thereof at the arch and having lacing continuations, and means on the front of the shoe with which said lacing continuations coperate, whereby the act of lacing draws up the arch of the shoe. v

i JACINTO P. MONTLLOR.

Witnesses:

J. F. BRANDENBURG,

E. GREENBERGER. 

